Tissue selling

Our priority is to ensure every passenger can travel in safety
and without being disturbed. Tissue selling involves small items
such as packets of tissues being offered for sale with an
accompanying note. We know this can sometimes make members of the
public feel uncomfortable.

Some people who sell tissues or beg on
the railways are vulnerable, and officers will assist them to
access services to get the support they need. However, we will take
action against persistent offenders who break the law or intimidate
passengers.

Both plying a trade and begging on board a
train or at a station are both offences under the Railway Byelaws
(7.2).

What you can do

Please do not encourage tissue selling if you see it on your
journey. Instead, text us on
61016 with:

The service you’re travelling on

The carriage you’re travelling in

How many are involved

Their description(s)

Any other information that can help us

We’ll text you back with any further information required and
updates.